Metlifegroup Ordinary Shares

Metlifecare Limited provides accommodation and care for the aged through the ownership and management of retirement villages in New Zealand. The company offers a range of living styles in its retirement villages, including independent apartments, as well as one, two, and three bedroom villas with access to 24-hour emergency assistance and trained staff on hand to assist. It also provides serviced apartments for residents who require assistance in their day to day life. In addition, Metlifecare operates rest homes and hospitals, which offer its residents 24 hour care. It owns and operates 17 retirement villages comprising 10 care facilities and 8 hospitals providing care for approximately 3,300 residents. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. As of December 31, 2005, Metlifecare Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Retirement Villages New Zealand.

Metlifecare's exposure to the Auckland housing market helped the company report a 9.8 per cent increase in net tangible asset (NTA) a share for the first half of this year (over the prior period). more»